Coccyx Fracture
The coccyx is a small bone at the back of the pelvis and helps the body to balance. A fracture here can cause serious damage to the patient’s comfort.
Causes of Coccyx Fracture
- Falling: One of the most common causes is a fall from a sitting position or a direct blow to the coccyx.
- Sports Injuries: It can occur especially during sports activities such as cycling, slipping or falling.
- Childbirth: During childbirth, the baby’s head can put pressure on the coccyx and cause it to break.
- Osteoporosis: Due to reduced bone density, it can break more easily.
- Muscle loss
Symptoms of Coccyx Fracture
- Severe pain in the coccyx area, which may increase especially when sitting or getting up.
- Swelling and tenderness at the fracture site.
- Difficulty sitting, standing or walking.
- In some cases, the pain may radiate to the lower back or legs.
Treatment of Coccyx Fracture
- Drug treatment is applied to relieve pain.
- Physiotherapy is applied in cases where it is thought to be beneficial.
- Special coccyx pillows can be used to provide comfort while sitting.
- It is important to avoid strenuous activities and pay attention to the sitting position until the fracture has healed.
- In the case of severe fractures or complications (e.g. nerve damage), surgery may be required to fix or remove the fracture fragments.
Things to Know About Coccyx Fracture Surgery
During the operation, a more precise procedure is performed with microsurgical methods using fine surgical instruments and a microscope. With this type of surgical intervention, the fracture fragments are completely removed.
The operation usually takes 1-3 hours and the patient stays in hospital for 1 day after the operation.
Operation Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospitalisation | Recovery Time | Return to Work |
1,5-2 Hours |
| 1 Day | 2 Weeks | 7 Days |